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Happy Holidays
Posted on | December 23, 2008 | No Comments
A Gift of Love
At the risk of sounding extremely sappy, the holidays, to me, are about family and friends, giving and gratitude, and ultimately Love. Hopefully everyone is touched by the undeniable, unsurpassed feeling of love often in their lives, but the Holidays seem to open our hearts even a little wider than usual. It’s so uplifting to get caught up in the spirit of this time of year, with family get-togethers and visits with old friends or a cozy night in watching a Christmas Classic. I think that is one of the appeals of Cabaret during the holidays. When you step through the door, it can be like stepping through the Silver Screen into “A Miracle on 34th Street” or “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
People are engulfed by the nostalgia, the mood, and start to smile as they are filled with the warmth of their own fond memories. I love watching it happen. Sometimes it is as if they are in another world, completely enchanted by the vintage party dresses and gowns; the men’s robes, smoking jackets and scarves; items of such elegance and style that the imagination is immediately inspired.From here the magic begins, the discovery of the perfect gift. Cabaret carries nothing solely practical.
Cabaret is about the special, the unique, and the treasured! I look forward to seeing this happen over and over again: the girlfriend sneaking back without her boyfriend to grab the cufflinks, the husband slipping us his credit card and saying “quick, quick, please before she sees!” and the mother proudly smiling as she pictures her daughter’s expression when she opens the gift. Every year we get to see incredibly thoughtful givers, whole-hearted givers, and great surprises- in-the-making! We love this time to celebrate the magic of Family, the one we have and the one we make, the close of one year and the beginning of a new one.We cherish the chance to be a part of your giving and getting this year and every year. Thank you!
Our Holiday hours are a little different this year. We will be closed Dec. 24th, 25th, 26th, Jan. 1. We will be open 11am – 4pm on Dec. 31st in case you need that last-minute New Year’s sizzle.
If you need to shop beyond our regular hours, please call us at 416.504.7126 so we can accommodate you, by appointment.
Best of the Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!
Love,
Tao
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The Cabaret Vintage Holiday Guide
Posted on | December 12, 2008 | No Comments
This Week’s Vintage Video – The Opera Coat
Posted on | December 12, 2008 | No Comments
This week’s featured New Arrival is the Burgandy Opera Coat, the perfect accent to venture out into the cold holliday nights.
New Arrivals and New Vintage Tips Video
Posted on | November 27, 2008 | No Comments
This week, its all about glitter and glam in the New Arrivals Galler. Also check out Cabaret’s own Elizabeth as she shows us a tip for creating a last minute addition if you are in a pinch.
A Spirit Expressed
Posted on | November 21, 2008 | 2 Comments
A Spirit Expressed
Deeper than clothes or business, my Dad was about helping people be the star of their life, a star in their own right. From first dates to Wedding Days and first gigs to sold-out shows, I watched my Dad get people ready, with charm, laughter, and wisdom, but not just their clothes, he helped get them ready. He always had some poignant advice or a much needed boost to their confidence or just would make them laugh. Almost every day I have the good fortune of hearing heartfelt stories from wonderful people about what my Dad and Cabaret means to them. This is not new though.
I’ve grown up in my family’s stores since about four years old. It is amazing the variety of people you meet in a vintage store. Hearing the tales and praise of my Dad had seemed so natural to me over my life that I think I may have taken it for granted. In this year without him though, my gratitude and reverence for the opportunity to carry on this special place, Cabaret, for our clients, and my family has deepened.
My Dad, Thomas Drayton, was an extraordinary man that embodied the essence of life and encapsulated much of that spirit in Cabaret. When you enter Cabaret it almost feels like a theatre, a stage. My family would sometimes joke that it was just Dad’s stage, a chance for him to perform, but I feel that the truth is, he hoped to bring out the star in all of his guests, from starving artists and prom goers to the many famous celebrities. Customers have told me that they would bring in their depressed friends just to cheer them up. One client said “I’m just glad to know a place like this exists.” Maybe it’s the nostalgia that all the vintage stirs up, or the way it is presented, but it seems that people feel something beyond this, an intangible that’s woven into the walls of Cabaret that my Dad started. Now we strive to continue this legacy and maintain the spirit in everything we do, so we remain a special and cherished place for all you stars of your own life.
Thank you Dad
